Kandik was an Avar khagan between 554 and 559. He led his people as refugees away from the Turks and approached Sarosios to mediate for him with the Byzantine Empire in 557. The Eastern Hunno-Bulgars that his people conquered were known as Kutrigurs.
Preceded by Shaush-over Avars Sinnion (in Patria Onoguria) |
Avar Khagan | Succeeded by Zabergan (of the Cozarigs) Sandilch (Khan of the Utigurs) |